We're partnering with Muse GR to bring something new to ArtPrize!

Filmmakers join us for Grand Rapids Film Festival's 1st 24 hr Micro Film Challenge Launching on September 17th @ 5pm - 6pm at the Muse GR Pod at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids.

The BIG EVENT and judging will take place on September 18th @ 7pm - 9:30pm. Teams of two or more members can register for $45 per team. Micro films will be screened and winners announced on the spot!

Contestants will be given 24 hrs to write, shoot, edit, and submit a micro 1-minute film. Film must be submitted by 5pm on September 18th and include the 3 elements revealed at the launch.

Register to compete here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CZw8RPdRFSZqxzvFt-USGIlhge7Ab6E-OzFE4RGi4nk

Registration fee will be collected at the start of the challenge.

Awards & Prizes

WIN Over $1,000 in cash prizes!

Best of GR (judges scoring) - Cash prize $500
Audience Choice - Cash prize $350
Best Use of Required Creative Elements - Cash prize $250
Best editing
Best directing
Best writing
Best acting
Best cinematography
Best college team Best High School Team SPONSOR's choice

Rules & Terms

Anytime before September 17th
Register here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CZw8RPdRFSZqxzvFt-USGIlhge7Ab6E-OzFE4RGi4nk

September 17th at 5:00 pm - 6 pm
Attend the launching event at the Muse GR Pod to pay for registration, get instructions, creative elements for your film. Contestants will be given 24 hrs to write, shoot, edit, and submit a micro 1-minute film.

September 18th @ 6pm
Submit your film with the 3 elements revealed at the launch.

September 18th @7pm - 9:30pm
Meet at the Muse Pod in Rose Parks Circle for judging and winners selection